Patietn Care: Medical emergencies

What are symptoms of head injury

hematoma

Brain swelling

What is the preferred modality to assess head injuryies

CT

What is the simplest form to categorize head injuries

level of consciousness

What are the level of consciousness

alert

drowsy

unconscious

comatose

What is the coma scale called

Glasgow

What is shock

indicates a failture of the circulatory system to support vital body function

What are the symptoms of the compensatory stage of stock

Normal BP

Increased anxiety

cold, clammy skin

What are the symptoms of the progressive stage of stock

BP falls

severe pulmonary edema

Confused

What are the symptoms of the compensatory stage of stock

Renal and liver failure occurs

Mild reactions to contrast

anxiety

light-headedness

nausea/vomiting

Severe reactions to contrast

hypotension

Bradycardia

loss of consciousness

Type 1 diabetic

Auto-immune reaction: attacks the insulin-producing cells

Type 2 diabetic

Insulin resistance and relative insulin deficiancy

What is the blood sugar higher than for hyperglycemia

200 mg/dL

what is the blood sugar below for hypoglycemia

70 mg/dL

How fast can a person die with lack of oxyganated blood

8-10 minutes

When is cerebral function generally impaired if the brain is deprived of oxygen

4-6 minutes

What are possible complications the CPR

Rib fracture

Pneumothorax

Lacerated liver or spleen

Ischemic stroke

clot blocking blood flow in an area of the brain

Hemorrhagic stroke

Bleeding inside or around the brain

Pulmonary Embolus

occlusion of one or more pulmonary arteries by a thrombus

what percent of all PE cases are caused by DVT

95%